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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
The Hesperus Case.

New Northwest, December 8: The ffs'
a to jury came up III the United STATES
Court yesterday-The United States w.
Silas F. King, Ducre eft al, an action IL
equity. brought to cancel the patent issue0
to defendants for the Hesperus lode c'asii'
which includes q part OF the townslte o.
Butte, based on the ground that the pa'1a'
was procured by fraud. United sta's5 a.
torncy Smith, 1hos. L Napton ana .,
Hamilton, Esq, appear for the Cnl,."
Suites, and VIM. Sca!lon, ESQ, Tor tue w.
PENDANTS.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14

Sir Morell Mackenzie has come into preat
prominence from the fact that he has ron,
dered valuable services to Frederick vii.
ham, the Imperial Crown Prince NJ Cav.
many. before and during the ,a+o v;s;t -,
ms Imperial Highness to England. Recen+.
y he was again sent for in order to exam.
me the throat Of the GermanCrown Pr;nca
VINO Is residing in San Reno, italy. on ac'
e tho OF lis throat trouble. Her Majesty
me th Queen OF Great Britain, has conferred
"onor o. k"'ghthood on DR.. Morell
the medical profession in London haS oe o.
enjoyed the highest reputation for 'I h;s
special knowledge Of diseases Of the tbroot
huu vocal organs Sir Morell Macken.;e
Sueame a member OF the Royal College of
T.; Iu ,s% IN 1858, took the degree of N. D.
Of the Ro1a was elected in 1854 a member
London. Hnysicians OF
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
TO PRAISE GOD.
A Crank Sings the Doxo1oey at tho Open
ing of Congress.

A Crank Sings the Doxo1ogy at the Open
ing of Congress.
Washington special: After the roll call
was begun q medium-sized man, about AZ
years old, with a Ratchet face and light red
beard over the mouth and chin, arose, raised
his right arm above his head, and casting
his grey eyes heavenward, began to sing in
a loud, clear baritone the long meter dox-
ology:
praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below"
There was considerable agitation in the
galleries and on the floor OF the house, and
the clerk m~omentarily suspended the roll
call. The corridors and door leading to the
galleries were so full that the sergeant-at-
arms and police found great difficulty in en-
tering at "Praise him above" etc. The
man continued to the end of the doxology
and then sat down. He wal taken by the
police to the captains room.
''Who are you?" inquired a reporter.
"Patrick Dugan," WAS the reply.
"Why did you do it,"
ITO praise God. There was no prayer by
the chaplain, and such assemblages should
not be opened without praise to the Re-
deemer. Oh. I'm used to this sort of treat
ment. have been coming down along the
Atlantic coast and been dubbed by the poo
lice at nearly every place. l have a brother
who wears q robe in the Roman Church,
and I wouldn't trade places with him."
The man is weak-minded and was taken
to the station house.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14

hoshandls. The lion paid no stten',oD
and Mrs. Gilligan thereupon whackeo n.I
a second time. The king OF beasts emi ssd
an awful roar and the piucky oma n ne.
Hein vas summoued, and the lion was
shot. Mrs. Gilligan was given a nne 1s;s .sS
COW by Barnum, and was afterwards 1 Msu
for next season by the Snowman. NO"
comes the story that Don Diego Esp'noSo'
a ranchman of the West
oFsr. ED HIMSELF IN MARRIAGE
to Mrs. Gilligan and that arrangement
have been made to have the Knot t'eo I'D
Madison Square Garden. The Wedding
ceremonies will occur upon a raised p'a'.
form, the bride standing upon the SKIN Ga
| the Numidian lion which she ~belaboreo II
the adjoining rings are IT, be mounteo
knights and ladies. The dens Of wild oeasts
will be brought in az a side show. Otner
"details are not yet arranged, but the stean
calliopes will be tuned Up to henderson, .
"Wedding March" and twenty clowns WI
strew flowers. The wedding is to be the
browning event OF Barnum's life. 1t will be-
There's the man that married the woman
that whacked the lion that ate the co"
that dwelt in the house at Bridgeport
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
SPREADING THE LIGHT

'1'" no''s'' Coming Room 1. r.,..u
Ahroad-Jim Shields woo,. =" Of
Como and Grow Up With tn. c,,S to
The forecasts OF Butte's future, ,i,.
lee MINER, are doing good vort '''a BY
TACT that Butte il about to bava aDu the
ooom' and a healthy one witba, !; tsand
ally recognized. Down at Dec, sens''
where people from allthe Western Mon. oss
settlements are assembled, Butte. .o~.
boom Is a common topic OF convs,ssae
NO" tnat the matter has been broupht
Tor consideration, it is generally cono.p
nat no other settlement in Montan. -.
such a solid foundation upon vhioh Ds'
build up a large and prosperous c;tv 20
Moifatt says that in the train in whit. '1n
came west a few nights ago, a numb. 10
passengers from all parts OF the COW
were talking OF the brilliant prosns utn'ry
Butte. Over in Hell ma the otber ~ OF
crowd OF people were conversing lay q
same subject, when Jim Shields ~ .ns
States Collector OF Internal Reyenra .a
came %enthused, and jumping to hin We.
thus addressed the multitude: ~ tel sset
that Butte is going TO be the great cit you
! the Northwest. Within three wear. s I.' o,
have five railroads and viii
FIFTY THOUSAND PEOPLE.
II it was not for the smoke I would uo,,
over to Butte with my family to.mor,o"
Great Heavens, just think what a civ ".
place If going to bel" Mr.. Shields rath.,
underestimate the number OF railroad.
but probably put the population do.'
about right. As for the smrke, h. shnn,
take into consideration the probabiG,
that within q short time every snelter vii
have it's smokestacks fitted with smoL
consuming attachments, and the smol
doesn't trouble the citiz ons now. 1t se,do,
blows up this way. and when it does
smells Of silver ard tastes OF conner an
cheers everyone by reminding them Of n
great storehouse OF wealth that lies md,
their feet. and is doing so much tn kes
the world in coin. THE MINER will ro,
time to venti!ate the facts about n
camp, it's and prospects, unit
they are known throughout the land.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
December Crop Repsrs,

WASHINGTON, December 1csSTbe Decem-
Der report of the Department Of Agriculture
relates mainly to farm prices of agricultu-
raj products. The average value OF corn ia
43.8 cents per bushel, against 1876 last
year, and 32.s in 1885. In 1881 it was
63.S when the estimated product was
1854, GIG, 900 bushels. The average value
OF wheat is 50 cents. or three mills higher
than the average last year. The average
for oats is 3O.7 cents. against 29.8 last
year. Barley averages 52.2 cents, against
So last year. Buckwheat, 66.1 cents, or
1t higher than last year. The value is
much increased. It averages 1914 per
ton. against $3.50 last year. The advance
has been in the drouth area OF the West.
The December report, which will be printed
at the end of the month, will contain esti-
mates OF the area, product and value by
States Of corn, wheat and oats.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Those FORGED letter..

BERLIN, December 9.-The Cologne Ga
zette says Russia's hesitation j~ustiies the
supposition that the publication OF the
forged letters sent the Gar concerning the
relations between Germany and Russia
would lead to the Identification and COM
promise OF important personages. 1--WE
must assume" says the paper, that a
parsonage sheltered by sex or position,
co-opersted to place the forgeries in the
Cars hands. Such an instrument could
be found in French ladies married into
noble Russian families. Besides these
there are Russian officials and ex-diplo-
mats and Jesuit and Polish elements who
have worked to produce the breach be-
tween Russia and Germany.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
A Cave In the Hecla Mine,

CALUMET. Mich, December 10. - The
ground caved in about the main engine
shaft at the Calumet and Hecla mine at
noon to-day. A covering of twenty feet
square of timber is being thrown across
the opening and earth piled on it. Volumes
OF smoke and gas are coming up, and the
ground has settled from twelve to fifteen
feet between No. l Hecla shaft and the
main engine-shaft and it is dangerous work
for the men.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
THE HARPER CASE,
The Judge Charges Against the Defend.
ant and the Jury are Still Out.

CINCINNATI. December 1O.-The closing
scene in the Harper trial came this morn
ing. Harper was there with his relatives in
court. Unimportant testimony for the
defense was offered, which the Judge ruled
out and Major Blackburn aaid he had no
more testimony to offer. Harper and his
counsel retired for consultation. On their
return both sides announced there would
be no arguments. Judge jackson then be.
gan the charge to the Jury. The Judges
charge occupied an hour and fifty minutes.
1t was strongly against Harper. The Judge
declared the prisoner had committed
wrongful acts on his own admission. Sum-
ming up, he said the court instructs the
Jury that it must find on his own testi-
mony that the defendant had committed
the crime. The jury were then instructed
how to make the form OF verdict, and they
were then taken to their room to begin con-
sultatioa. Court adjourned until 2 o'clock.
At 3 p. IN. there was no verdict from the
Harper jury, and the court took up the
case of the Exchange National Bank OF
Chicago against Receiver Armstrong, for
its claim against the Fidelity Bank. The
verdict in the Harper case will not be re-
ceived until Monday morning.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14

the Atlantic Mail service, but admits that
Anderson & Co.. OF London, England,
owners OF the Orient line, have tendered
for the weekly service, steamers to make
twenty knots per hour and surpass in
every way those sailing to New York and
other American ports. While being indie.
pendent Of the Canadian Pacific they
would run in connection with Pacific
steamers. Van Horn believes such steam
ers would command q large passenger and
freight business in the Western States, and
thinks Canada is capable OF sustaining
such a line on account Of its ties, political,
commercial and social. with the mother
country. he says that it would c~ul:ninate
in making the Canadian route the iavorite
one to the East. Other tenders are put in
by the Allan, Dominion and Beaver lines.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14

A GENTLEMAN from Basin who visited
this Office yesterday states that, although
it 10 in railroad communication with
Helena. it has closer aud moro rapid con-
nsction with Butte by stage. In addition
to this advantage the people ci Basin will
ind Butte . preferable E,arkst to deal in
for all commodities as things are and when
the Montana Central across the
range they will find it their natural head
Quarters for business or pleasure.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
It Made a Difference.

Chicago Tribune: What is the size OF
that shoe?"
THAT is a No. 2, madam"
II thought 80. 1t fits perfectly"
The clerk looks again.
Excuse me, madam, it ia a a."
"A 4! Dear me. it is two sizes too biz.
Take it right off"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14

HELENA is in darkness at present Q
nights because her City Council and tn
Steam Power and Lighting Company can
not come to terms a. to the price to b
paid for electric lighting. The city.ofters SIT
y lamp and the company want $50 6
month for twenty lights, and when they
couldn't agree the company shut of thu
;shts completely. Butte can congratulate
herself on possessing tho services OF q com
arr which il more reasonable in it's de-
mands, due to the greater patronage il
commands because OF the excellent li5ht il
furniehes.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Preparing for tie Pedagogues,

SAN FRANCISCO, December 10.-Prepara.
tory steps for the reception OF the National
Educational Association which meets in
San Francisco July next. were taken to.
day by the organization OF the State Execu'
tive Committee of California. Ira g. Hoytt,
Superintendent Of Public Instruction, was
elected president OF the committee; s.. G.
Kennedy, head inspector OF schools of San
Francisco, vice-president; ]. w. Anderson,
Superintendent of Schools Of San Francisco,
treasurer, and Joe H. Pryor, Secretary.
Much enthusiasm prevailed among educa.
tors present at the meeting, and it was re.
solved that California should sustain her
reputation as a hospitable entertainer and
q generous host.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Four Miners Killed.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa, December 1O.-To.
day a coal carriage at Waddel's shaft was
being lowered into a pit three hundred feet
deep with ten miners in it, when within a
hundred feet of the bottom the carriage
became stationary and the rope began to
slackep. Before the slack could be taken
up the carriage descended with great force
and four men were thrown to the bottom
OF the pit and instantly killed. The others
we're all seriously injured.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14


With Christmas approaching and the
happy ideas associated Herewith, which
can be welcomed in Butte upon which the
sun OF prosperity has 20 eisnally shed its
warmth, whose copper mines are being
worked 10 their full capacity with a rising
market and their miners paid good wages
ungrudsinsly. it is sad to turn to the coal
regions Of Fe%nnsylvaais and behold the
picture Of dark despair hanging over the
oppressed miners of that region. In the
Lahigh region thsre are $4,000 men idle.
trying to induce the vampire monopolists
who control the coal fields to pay them q
fair days wages for fair
days work. The poor OF the great
cities OF the East are faoe to face now with
coal famine owing to the high price OF
fuel which these monopolists can regard
with the same stoical indifference as they
do the appeals of their miners for work at
living wages. The operators who are
withdrawing the demands OF
their workingmen are playing
into the hands OF the great coal kings who
are manipulating the market with ruthless
greed. The coal mine owners OF Pennsyl-
vania stand in with each other in this
fight to keep down wages. They realize
that ehould the poor workmsn in the Lee
high coal folds carry their point the prices
all over the coal region would be raised to
q living rate, and for this reason they have
pooled their issues, and are bearing tho loss
Of the Lehigh coal strike between them.
They are bound to defeat it, and tho latest
rumor Of tho means they are taking to do
SO is that they will attempt to introduce
crush out the honest laborers now contend.
ing for fair wages there. It is said that
2,0OC Belgian coal miners have been en-
ployed to leave their country and help to
work the misses OF Ecklsy B. Coke. With
the national law against importing hired
foreign labor, this move can be
checkmated, but it simply goes
to show the heartlsss lengths
to which the crushing monopoly Of Penn
sylvania's coal regions will go to crush the
American laborer who dares to think he
has rights and dare assert them. The
present condition Of affairs there ia the
most indeiensible on the part of the en-
ployers that could be caused by harsh,
overpowering greed. The mines in the
Lehich region should all be working to their
full capacity, even if coal were selling at
half its present price in the market, and
the miners receiving all their reasonable de-
mands- the men are eager to work, their
families are crying for bread and the relief
committees are canvassi-2 for food and
funds among the miner T.! the other coal
regions. They are meeting with q generous
response to their appeals, but the cause il
one that calls for assistance from miners
everywhere, and the generous msn. OF this
camp who have so nobly in tho past come
forward to appeals for their sympathy
with help can find no worthier cause to
send assistance to than the distressed
miners Of the Lehigh coal regions.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14

DrLroArE DUBOIS says Idaho il growing
at tho rate Of 10000 . ysar, and will soon
bs ready for Statehood. Segregation o.
any part OF the Territory would throw
her back indefinitely. It IL better to pre-
serve her autonomy until she 10 ready fol
admission as q State, which will secure two
more SILVER advocates in the Senate, than
to annex tho northern portion to Wash.
ington Territory to hasten the admission
OF the latter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
The French CahinAf

PARIS, December 9.-M. Goblet has in
formed President Carnot, that, owing to
the refusal Of several statesmen to join
him, ne is unable to form a Cabinet. The
President has therefore made another ap.
peal to NJ. Fallieres to undertake the task.
The dissension among Republicans con.
tinues. the Cabinet ia almost complete.
Fallieres will be Minister of the Interior and
President OF the Council; Rouvier. Finance,
Flourens, Foreign Affairs; Ferron, War;
Berby, Marine; Spuller. Public Instruction;
Bailiant, Public Works; Faye, Justice:
Dautresme, Commerce, and Develle, Agri-
culture.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
SHOT BY A CRANK.
Jules Ferry Wounded by q Revolutionary
Assassin to Whose Lot it Fell to Kill
Him

Jules Ferry Wounded by a Revolutionary
Assassin to Whose Lot it Fell to Kilt
Him.
PARIS, 8 p. m., December lottery was
peared in the hall OF the Chamber of Depu.
ties and asked to see both Ferry and Cob
let. Goblet did not respond to Aubertin's
request for an interview but Ferry did, and
on ais appearance AuLertin drew a re.
volver and fred three times at him. 1t is
reported that one OF the balls struck N.
Ferry in the chest. This wound however
is apparently not serious, as NJ. Ferry was
able to proceed to the hospital sup
ported by friends. In reply to inquiries by
friends as to the severity OF his wound, he
responded: Its nothing" Aubertin has
been arrested.
4p. NIT has been ascertained that
Ferry's wounds are slight, the shots only
qrazed the skin after piercing his clothes.
Bystanders tried to lynch Aubertin after
he had fired the shots but were prevented
with difficulty from carrying put their in
tention.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
at the hospital revealed that two OF the
balls struck Ferry. The irstpassed around
the chest. slightly penetrating the flesh, and
the second struck Ferry in the right side
near the lowest ribs, causing a confusion.
The thigh was not penetrated. Ferry's
wounds are of the slightest character. The
real name OF the assassin is Berckein. He
is 20 years old. He states he is one of a
band Of twenty revolutionists.
THE BAND DREW LOTS
and it fell to him to commit the first crime.
Berckein declared that he swore to kill
Ferry. After his injuries had been attend
ed to at the hospital Ferry re.
turned to his home on foot. A bulletin
issued by DR.. Trelot states that the wound
in Ferry's chest is q confusion.
In consequence Of the attempt on the life
of Ferry to-day there were many heated
quarrels in the chamber OF depusies be-
tween Moderates and Radicals. Rouvier
joined in the discussion, accusing the Radi-
calls OF provoking weak-minded persons to
deeds OF violence. Several %scof1es ensued,
and it is expected they will lead to duels.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
New York Quotations.

New YORK, December 1O.-Copper firm;
Lake, 1860. Lead weak; domestic, 81. 80.
Tin firm. Mining shares neglected. Alice
S1.90; Amador, $1.7O; Brunswick. $1.55t
Hale and Norcross. $S.62H; Homestake
$12; Ontario, $25; Standard. $3.50; Sutro
Tunnel, $21.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
The Lite,

HARTFORD, Conn.,, December 1O.-In the
Superior Court to-day the Insurance Com
m~issioners applied to have a receiver take
charge of the Continental Life Insurance
Company which had in January liabilities
OF two million and assets of one million
two hundred thousand. The Commissioner
claims their affairs are in a worse shape
now. The case will be heard on the gid.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Indicted for Election Fraud.

COLUMBUS, December 1O.-The special
grand jury called to investigate the election
tally sheet forgery of 1885 made a report
this afternoon, returning eight indictments.
No nalnes were given out, but three ar
rests have been made, Robert Montgom-
cry and DR.. C. r. Montgomery, OF Colum-
bus, and Algernon Granville, of Chicago.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
To Get the Democratic Convention.

To Get the UeMOcratfC C~Onvontfon.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 10. The State
Democratic Club has decided to appoint a
special committee to go to Washington end
endeavor to obtain the support Of promi-
nent Democrats in a movement to hold the
national Democratic Convention in this
city. Two members of the club will
start East on this mission at once.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Under the Chestnut Bouehs.

New York Sun: "How bright the heay.
emily stars are tonight, Mr.. Simpson,"
"Ah, yes, Miss Smith; but they are dim
and lusterless compared with certain
earthly ones" he said, looking into her
eyes.
"And the wind" she vent on, chow soft
and low, as it gently moves the chestnut
trees"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Barrel Factory Destroyed.

PHILADELPHIA, December DOWN. G.
Pennypacker's extensive barrelfactory was
destroyed by fire this morning. Loss about
$1OO, 900.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
NOTIFIED THE WIFE
Progress and Poverty.

lid Bits: Western man-Oh, you folks
are too slow. Why don't you build up
towns the way we do?
Eastern inan-0ur towns are growing.
w. M.-You don't rush them enough
You ought to start dozens Of new enter.
prises every day.
E. M.-such things take capital, and we
are poor.
W. M.-Why, what keeps you poor?
=. M.-Sending money to onrenterprising
relatives who have gone West.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
A Monster of q Man.

Chicago Tribune: They were doing a
little love-making between acts.
Just as the curtain went up he called her
his angel.
Say" said q man in the pext seat
hand, couldn't you get your angel to
wear her wings somewhere beside on her
haiti"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Rasa Rail- Admission Rates.

CINCINNATI, December 9.-In the meeting
OF the American Base Ball Association to-
day a resolution was adopted raising the
admission rate from 25 to 60 cents. A
Base Ball Reporters Association was
formed here to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Where It Will do Most Good,

DUBLIN, December Sin consequence of
the imprisonment OF his colleagues, Sexton
will abandon the usual sh,ievalty banquet
and distribute flO0 among the poor in
stead,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Working for Humanity.

Haven't you had about enough of that
Tree lunch?' asked a sa!oon,keeper OF a
seedy individual who had eaten thre
quarters OF the layout.
See here! you let a man alone when he
is DOUG something for the benefit of his
feilowmen."
Il don't exactly understand"
"Oh, you don't? Well, I've seen this here
same lunch for a week. and I want the uext
man who comes in to have something
fresh.'
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
The Phlllies Defeated,

SAN FRANCISCO. December 1O.-The Chica.
COS defeated the Philadelphia to-day by a
score OF 0 to 6. Mullaps pitched for the
Chicagos and Wan for the Philadelphia.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-14
Sentenced for Manslaughter.

DUBLIN, December 1O.-The trial of seven
men indicted for ma%nslaughter for killing
Consta BILE Whelan was continued to-day.
The jury returned O verdict oil guilty
against O'Leary and four other prisoners.
O'Leary vas sentenced to ten years i'm
prisonment, the other four to seven years
each.